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H.J.R. 8 - Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Civil Procedure on Change of Judge as a Matter of Right

Allows each side in a civil action pending in a court in a county with seven or more district court judges to file a motion to change a judge as a matter of right, as long as the party can attest in good faith that the notice is not being filed to delay any action or proceeding and is not being made on the grounds of race, gender, or religious affiliation.

Passed in House and Senate

Joint Resolutions do not require the signature of the governor

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H.J.R. 2 - Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Civil Procedure on Injunctions

Amends the requirements for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions to remove basis for cases that present serious issues on the merits which should be the subject of further litigation, and makes it retroactive to cover all current restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.

Passed in House and Senate

Notes: A joint resolution to amend rules of procedure does not require the signature of the Governor to go into effect.

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S.B. 220 - Confession Of Judgement Amendments

Allows parties to enter into a confession of judgment before a default, with exceptions.

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